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Temperature monitoring in fridges, freezers and cold rooms
Companies are obliged to monitor cold storage areas, particularly those used for storing frozen foods (for example, ice cream, meat and fish) and chilled products (for example yoghurt, prepared meals and cheeses). Examples of typical minimum storage temperatures are:...
read moreProtecting the Flavour of Craft Beers – the Benefits of Sterile Filtration
As new markets emerge and off trade consumption increases, the shelf-life of canned and bottled craft beer has become increasingly important. Brewers of craft beers carefully select and balance the ingredients to generate the unique and distinctive characteristics of...
read moreEnsuring production line equipment safety remains a core consideration
Despite the best efforts of manufacturing companies, problems with product quality can and do occur that can potentially have both reputation and financial consequences. Batch monitoring and recording can help to ensure that, in the event of a problem, the affected...
read moreRicky & Pat Retire
It is very unusual to have two people retiring at the same time, but after 29 and 10 years of dedicated hard work with KC Controls, husband and wife Ricky and Pat are setting their sights on a well-deserved retirement to spend more time exploring new adventures. After...
read moreFoam Measurement and Control with Lasers
Laser transmitters have been applied with great success in the measurement and control of foam, which is an integral part of many industrial processes. Foaming can be present in many industrial processes like water & wastewater treatment, oil & gas, food & beverage,...
read moreCan a flowmeter bridge the IT/OT divide?
If marketplace adoption is the primary judge, then the process industry's first-generation digital fieldbus standards significantly underachieved. Indeed, the venerable 4-20mA analog standard, augmented by HART, remains the predominant field communications modality....
read moreIt’s Time to Recognise Integral Ended Connections on Instrument Manifolds
Securing leak-free connection of impulse lines to manifolds for applications that use differential pressure flowmeters is a subject that has taxed instrumentation engineers for more than a century. Back in 1910, when the very first orifice plate installations made an...
read moreWhy it’s Time to Embrace the Digital Measurement Revolution for Improved Wastewater Treatment
Developments in digital technology have opened new possibilities for water sensing, offering unprecedented access to a raft of real-time, high accuracy data without the drawbacks associated with many conventional sensor types. By utilising these devices in their water...
read moreABB SensyMaster FMT200/FMT400
SensyMaster’s concept comprises high grade thermal sensor elements with superior long-term stability, the common ABB look and feel with ABB specific menu structures and through-the-glass-operation and the ABB platform based electronics with comprehensive signal...
read moreABB Challenges Thermowell Status Quo
It's long been the central mission of instrumentation companies to reveal what’s hidden inside your process piping. And, whenever possible, they opt not to drill a hole, but to divine those conditions using non-invasive means. The upsides include improved safety,...
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Filter Optimization Drives Cost Savings in Food and Beverage Production
The Coronavirus pandemic's impact on the food and beverage industry has been considerable. Yet the sector remains resilient and businesses have innovated to meet changing market demands - and ensure they maintain operational capability. Essential manufacturing...
Are you Ready for the Future? The Impact of Hydrogen
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10 Steps to Leak-free Connections
Achieving a leak-free connection in any environment is the goal of many piping and instrumentation engineers. Traditional hook-ups use a multitude of valves and fittings – creating lots of potential leak points. Adopting these ten easy steps can radically reduce...